What is a Creation?
A Creation is Listybox's fundamental building block. It emerges when a Product and an Artwork are combined:
Creation = Sales-ready product + design combination
What is Creation Wizard?
Creation Wizard is the step-by-step process where you combine Products and Artworks to create Creations. Wizard Steps:
Product Selection
Artwork Selection
Placement Adjustment
Variation Selection
Preview and Save
Accessing Creation Wizard
You can access the Wizard through different paths:
Method 1: From My Products
Click "Add to Wizard" button on a product card in My Products
Wizard opens with product automatically selected
Method 2: From My Artworks
Click "Add to Wizard" button on an artwork card in My Artworks
Wizard opens with artwork automatically selected
Method 3: Direct from Menu
Click "Creation Wizard" in the left menu
Empty wizard opens, you need to select both
Method 4: Sidebar Counter
Click the Wizard counter badge in the sidebar
Wizard queue is displayed
Step 1: Product Selection
In the first step of the Wizard, you select a product:
Options:
Products in My Products (previously added)
Quick add from Product Catalog
Product Card Information:
Product image and name
Manufacturer (Prinwork, Gigi, etc.)
Number of selected colors/sizes
Base cost
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Tip: We recommend making your color/size selections in My Products first for variation management.
Step 2: Artwork Selection
After selecting a product, you select an artwork:
Options:
Reserved artworks (unique, only yours)
Liked artworks (your favorites)
Uploaded artworks (your own uploads)
Artwork Selection Criteria:
Criterion | Description |
Resolution | Minimum 300 DPI |
Size | Appropriate for product's print area |
Format | PNG preferred (transparent background) |
⚠️ Note: You can use non-reserved artworks but there's no uniqueness guarantee.
Step 3: Method Selection (Mode Selection)
In Step 2 of the Wizard, you determine how the artwork will be placed on the product:
Mode Options:
Mode | Description | Usage |
Fit | Artwork fits into print area | Full visual display |
Position | Manual artwork positioning | Custom placement control |
Fit Mode: Position Mode:Position Options:
Cover - Covers the print area
Center - Aligns to center
Top/Bottom/Left/Right - Aligns to edges
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Tip: Use Fit for simple designs, Position mode for designs requiring custom placement.
Step 4: Placement Area
You determine the artwork's position on the product:
Placement Options:
Front
Back - on supported products
Left Chest
Custom positions (varies by product)
Placement Editor:
Drag & drop positioning
Resizing
Rotation
Zoom in/out
For detailed information: Placement Editor
Step 5: Variation Selection
You determine which color and size combinations will be created:
Color Selection: Size Selection: Total Variation Calculation:
4 colors × 5 sizes = 20 variations
Separate listing SKU can be created for each variation
Step 6: Preview and Save
In the final step, preview your creation and save:
Preview Features:
View mockup for each color
Different angle views (if available)
Print area control
Save Options:
Save as Draft: Save as draft, edit later
Save & Continue: Save and create new creation
Save & Go to Listings: Save and go to listing creation
Mockup Preview
The Wizard automatically generates mockups:
Mockup Types:
Flat lay
On model (if available)
Lifestyle (in context)
Mockup Quality:
High-resolution render
Realistic fabric texture
Professional lighting
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Tip: Mockups can be used in your Etsy listings. Quality mockups = higher conversion rate.
Bulk Creation
You can create multiple creations at once:
Method 1: Same Artwork, Different Products
Select one artwork
Add multiple products
Adjust placement for each product
Bulk save
Method 2: Same Product, Different Artworks
Select one product
Add multiple artworks
A creation is made for each artwork
Wizard Queue
Items you add to the Wizard wait in a queue:
Queue Management:
Remove items
Reorder
Bulk process
Best Practices
1. Variation Strategy
Focus on best-selling colors
Adjust size range to your target audience
Unnecessary variations = unnecessary complexity
2. Placement Consistency
Use consistent placement on similar products
Maintain your brand identity
Pay attention to print area boundaries
3. Mockup Optimization
Highlight the most attractive colors
Choose the best mockup for listing main image
Use different angles
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use multiple artworks in one creation?
No, each creation contains one artwork. If you want to use separate artworks for front and back, check the product's multi-print feature.
Can I change the artwork after creating a creation?
Yes, you can edit from My Creations. However, this requires new mockup rendering.
How long does mockup rendering take?
Usually a few seconds. May take a bit longer for bulk operations.
Is there a variation count limit?
Varies by plan limit. See Subscription Plans article for details.
If I delete a creation, will my artwork come back?
Artwork is not affected. Your reserved artworks permanently belong to you.
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## Changelog
Versiyon | Tarih | Değişiklik | Yazar |
1.0.0 | 2025-12-09 | İlk sürüm | Listybox Team |